How much does a personal care and service worker make in Illinois?
$42,450a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Illinois. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.41
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $42,450Highest 10%: $54,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,690 | $15.72 | |
| Median | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| 75th | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| 90th | $54,650 | $26.27 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $42,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $30,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $24,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 3. Massachusetts | $46,780 |
| 4. South Carolina | $44,550 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $43,880 |
| 6. Illinois | $42,450 |
| 7. Idaho | $41,600 |
| 8. Oregon | $41,600 |
| 9. Washington | $41,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.41 ($42,450 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $42,450 against $41,600 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Illinois ranks 6 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays personal care and service workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $42,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.